"I decided to make my own speakers," says Audio One founder David Frangioni,"because I just couldn't find a distributed audio in-wall or in-ceiling speakers that sounded great in the mid-price range. There were numerous choices at the low and high points of the market, but not in the middle."

Atlantic’s new in-celing loudspeakers – the ICTS-6.1-IP – are shipping now. They’re compatible with IP based whole house systems, like NetStreams, but can still be connected via conventional speaker wires.

Increasing the amount of options available to consumers and custom installers, Triad has expanded their line by offering new DesignerSeries invisible loudspeakers. Designed to be completely hidden behind walls and ceilings, Triad’s new speaker line is made for those rooms where traditional speakers just aren’t an option.

With a focus on seamless integration into 5.1 and 7.1 setups, Leon has announced their new Axis series in-ceiling speakers. Housed in full sealed acoustic suspension enclosures, Leon says that Axis speakers will maintain a high sound quality regardless of the listening environment.

Sonance aims to combine a great sound and a great look with its new line of in ceiling speakers. The Cinema Series speakers are among several new models to feature the Visual Performance micro-trim grille, and a high gloss black finish. The LCR1S and LCR.5S are designed to act as left, right and center channels, with the LCR.5S aimed specifically for 5.1 setups.